Jeffersontown Magazine

22/10/2025

🔫 🍔 Discover the best of both worlds at Next Level Ranges & Brass Social — where expert firearm training meets farm-to-table dining in a one-of-a-kind community experience. Click below to read our November cover story!

Jennifer and James Naive are the owners of both Next Level Ranges, a high-tech shooting range, and Brass Social, a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar.

21/10/2025

APRON Inc. Happy Hour Friend-Raiser Raises the Bar

with Dan Dry’s “Kentucky Reverie” Exhibit Debuting at Hop Atomica

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Hop Atomica Louisville – 1318 McHenry Street
Happy Hour: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Exhibit: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception: 5:30.

Louisville, KY — Join APRON Inc. on Wednesday, October 29 at Hop Atomica Louisville for an unforgettable evening where art, spirits, and community come together.

The October Happy Hour Friend-Raiser will feature Kentucky Reverie: An Intimate Portrait of the Bluegrass State — a stunning new photography exhibition by acclaimed photographer and APRON Board Member Dan Dry.

This special evening merges art, storytelling, and community impact, as Dry’s evocative imagery captures the soul of Kentucky—from its rolling landscapes to the people and traditions that shape it. With a career spanning more than five decades, nearly 50 Kentucky Derbies, assignments for National Geographic, and over 500 photography awards, Dry’s work stands among the most celebrated in the Commonwealth.

“Dan’s photographs remind us why Kentucky feels like home,” said Paul Berrier, Managing Partner at Hop Atomica. “Hosting this show began as a simple idea—to honor an artist who’s spent his life capturing our shared stories—and it’s grown into a meaningful celebration of art and community.”

Alongside the exhibit, Hop Atomica and APRON Inc. will host their October Happy Hour Friend-Raiser. Guests will enjoy a gallery-style showcase of Dry’s award-winning work alongside complimentary tastings of local bourbon, wine, and spirits, light bites, and the always-popular “Spin the Wheel” for prizes, swag, gift cards, and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit APRON Inc., the Louisville nonprofit providing critical financial relief for Louisville-area hospitality workers facing crises.

“APRON Inc. has long stood behind the people who make our city’s restaurants, bars, and cafes thrive,” said Dry. “It’s an honor to combine my love for photography with a cause that means so much to Louisville’s creative and culinary community.”

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT:
APRON Inc.’s October Happy Hour Friend-Raiser in partnership with Kentucky Reverie by Dan Dry — a lively evening of art, community, and Kentucky flavor. Complimentary spirit and wine tastings, light bites, and “Spin the Wheel” giveaways benefitting APRON Inc.

WHO:
• Dan Dry – Managing Director of Creative Content Studio at PriceWeber and APRON Inc. Board Member
• APRON Inc. – Nonprofit supporting Louisville’s hospitality workers
• Hop Atomica Louisville – Event host & partner venue

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Exhibit: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Happy Hour: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception: 5:30

WHERE:
Hop Atomica Louisville
1318 McHenry Street

WHY:
To raise funds and awareness for APRON Inc. while celebrating Louisville’s creativity, community, and craft—all through the lens of Dan Dry and the flavors of Kentucky’s finest spirits.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT – Kentucky Reverie

An Intimate Portrait of the Bluegrass State

Step into the soul of Kentucky through the eyes of Dan Dry, whose career has chronicled the heart of the Commonwealth with a rare blend of intimacy and grandeur. Each image in Kentucky Reverie is a quiet meditation on the state’s landscapes, culture, and spirit—a visual love letter from one of its most distinguished storytellers.

Join us for an evening that celebrates art, community, and Kentucky’s creative spirit, all while supporting those who serve it every day.

Evening Highlights

• Dan Dry’s Fine Art Photography – Large, printed works available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds benefiting APRON Inc.

• Raffle – Win exclusive items and experiences supporting APRON’s mission, including a private iPhone Photography Seminar with Dan Dry: “How to Take Better Photos on Your iPhone.”

• Complimentary Tastings – Sip and savor selections from Green River Distillery, Jefferson’s Bourbon, Black Lion Vodka, Monk’s Road, Real Wine, Papi Wines, and Blurook Cachaça, paired with complimentary bar bites.

• Signature Sips – Enjoy a featured cocktail and mocktail inspired by the artistry of the evening.

• Behind the Lens with Dan Dry – Two intimate discussions featuring stories behind Dan’s most iconic photographs.

• The APRON Wheel Returns! – Spin to win swag, prizes, and more — all for a great cause.

15/10/2025

The Louisville Cadet Squadron is training the next generation of leaders. Click below to read more!

What started as a civilian-pilot air force, patrolling against submarines shortly after the Pearl Harbor bombing, has since evolved into the Civil Air Patrol.

13/10/2025

Homerun Burger has become a well-established presence in the Louisville market over the last two decades. Click below to read more!

Home Run Burger has become a well-established presence in the Louisville market over the last two decades.

10/10/2025

National Lighting Maintenance Services (NLMS) is helping clients find solutions that are economically and ecologically sustainable. Click below to read more!

CEO Sandy Woods didn’t know what she was getting into after taking over National Lighting Maintenance Services (NLMS) in early 2024.

08/10/2025

The historic Samuel Culbertson Mansion B&B tells the story of Louisville’s racing era. Click below to read more!

The historic Samuel Culbertson Mansion tells the story of Louisville’s racing era.

06/10/2025

Kentucky Restaurant Association Louisville Chapter’s
51st Annual "The Taste of Louisville"
Presented by Gordon Food Service

Benefiting Feed Louisville
📍 Mellwood Art Center – 1860 Mellwood Avenue
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 6 PM – 9 PM
🎟️ Price $85 pp
Ticket Link: The Taste of Louisville (21+ only) Tickets | Louisville, KY | Mellwood Arts Center

Louisville, KY – The Taste of Louisville returns Wednesday, October 15, following its milestone 50th celebration — and it’s ready to keep the flavor going for another 50+ years! This beloved event brings together 40+ chefs and 20+ beverage purveyors for a night of tasting, sipping, and celebrating Louisville’s vibrant food and drink scene.

Hosted by the Kentucky Restaurant Association Louisville Chapter, this year’s event is once again proudly presented by Gordon Food Service, our Title Sponsor.

“Gordon Food Service is once again very excited to be the Title Sponsor for The Taste of Louisville because we believe this event is the city’s premier food event,” said Tom Enyeart, Co-Chair and GFS representative. “The Taste not only delivers amazing food—it brings the entertainment to another level. We at Gordon Food Service are energized by partnering with some of the best culinarians and hardest-working people our industry has to offer.”

“The Kentucky Restaurant Association is thrilled to present the 51st Taste of Louisville — the original ‘taste’ event that has become a beloved tradition in our city,” said Christian Saylor, KRA Louisville Chapter President. “This celebration brings together the best of the best, offering guests the unique opportunity to sample signature cuisine from Louisville’s top restaurants. It’s a true showcase of our vibrant culinary scene, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone for an unforgettable evening of flavor and community.”

Since its founding in 1974, The Taste of Louisville has featured a mix of the city’s most iconic eateries and newest culinary stars. This year’s guests will be greeted with a cocktail or mocktail upon arrival and treated to a festive evening featuring a live DJ, music by Hickory Vaught, and photo ops throughout the venue.

And it’s not just about food — The Taste is about giving back. This year’s event benefits Feed Louisville, a local nonprofit that rescues surplus food and transforms it into nutritious, chef-prepared meals for Louisville’s unhoused and food-insecure population.

Event Details:

WHO: Local & regional chefs, Feed Louisville, KRA Louisville Chapter—and YOU!
WHAT: A 51-year tradition of food, drinks, and community
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15 | 6–9 PM
WHERE: Mellwood Arts Center – 1860 Mellwood Avenue
WHY: To eat, drink, give back, and celebrate life with over 50 signature tastings, craft cocktails, spirits, and local brews

About Feed Louisville (501c3):

Feed Louisville is a team of professional chefs on a mission to address the hunger crisis. They rescue perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into beautiful, nourishing meals for Louisville’s unhoused and food-insecure neighbors. Their kitchen is where food rescue meets hunger relief.

Proceeds from this event have long supported scholarships, culinary education in Kentucky, and local charitable efforts. This year, we are proud to partner with Feed Louisville, whose mission brings nourishment, dignity, and hope to our community’s most vulnerable.

Tickets:
🎟️ General Admission (starting September 1): $85
🎟️ General Admission 4-Pack: $300 ($75 each)
🎟️ Reserved Table for 8: $800 ($100 each)

All tickets include samples from Louisville’s top culinary talent, plus tastings of craft beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits.
Reserved seating is available only with the purchase of a Reserved Table.
This is a 21+ event. Taxes and fees apply at checkout.

🔗 More info & tickets: www.thetasteoflouisville.com

06/10/2025

Learn how Dan-O's Seasoning went from a bartender’s idea to a national sensation. Click below to read more!

Dan-O’s Seasoning went from a bartender’s idea to a national sensation.

02/10/2025

💪 RISE Fitness is building community, strength,and wellness through shared goals and empowered growth. Click below to read more!

Rise Fitness has built an inclusive community for athletes of all abilities.

30/09/2025

Southern Vintage Design Center Hardwood•Mantles•Stone•Cabinets•Carpet is the premier source of reclaimed wood, hardwood flooring, luxury vinyl plank, cabinets and more. Click below to read more!

Southern Vintage Hardwoods & Design Center is the premier source of reclaimed wood, hardwood flooring, luxury vinyl plank, cabinets and more.

24/09/2025

🐐 💀 The Goatman Festival is returning in October with frights and fun for all ages. Click below to read more in our October cover story!

The Goatman Festival explores cryptid lore with frights and fun for all ages.